Grilled Salad with Zucchini and Feta

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Grilled Salad with Zucchini and Feta
240 min.
4
126kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your side dish game with a vibrant Grilled Salad featuring zucchini and feta? Perfect for summer gatherings or a relaxing evening at home, this recipe brings together the smoky flavors of grilled zucchini and the tangy zest of feta, all while maintaining a light and healthy profile. With a delightful combination of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, this dish stands as an excellent option for vegetarians and can easily be adapted to fit a vegan lifestyle.

Imagine the satisfaction of biting into tender, char-grilled zucchini, enhanced by a stunning marinade of garlic, shallots, and fragrant pink peppercorns. This dish not only tastes incredible but also adds a colorful, gourmet touch to your table. It’s the perfect starter for a delightful meal or a snack that impresses without the fuss. Plus, with its gluten-free and dairy-free attributes, it caters to a wide range of dietary preferences.

Whether you’re serving it at a backyard barbecue, as part of an antipasti platter, or enjoying it as a healthy midweek snack, this Grilled Salad with Zucchini and Feta promises to bring joy to your taste buds and delight your guests. Dive into this culinary adventure and discover how easy it is to create a dish that’s not only flavorful but also visually stunning. Get ready to savor each bite!

Ingredients

  •  cilantro sprigs 
  • teaspoon coriander seeds plus more for garnish toasted ()
  • clove garlic & peeled sliced
  • teaspoon kosher salt divided ()
  • cup olive oil extra-virgin divided ()
  • tablespoon pink peppercorns fresh plus more for garnish ()
  • pound zucchini halved lengthwise ( 3)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • wire rack
  • baking pan
  • grill
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Place zucchini, cut side up, on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, flip, and let stand until slightly softened and juices are released, about 1 ½ hours; pat dry.Meanwhile, set the grill for medium indirect heat or set a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Let the grates or pan get hot.
  3. Brush both sides of the zucchini with olive oil and grill, flipping once, until lightly charred and tender, about 15 minutes total.
  4. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, cut side up laid out in a single layer.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add sliced shallots and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  7. Remove the oil from the heat.
  8. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon pink peppercorns, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, vinegar and remaining olive oil.
  9. Layer zucchini mixture and feta slices on a serving platter, drizzle with some marinade (to taste, be generous), and garnish with cilantro, coriander seeds and pink peppercorns.Like this:Like Loading...

Nutrition Facts

Calories126kcal
Protein5.6%
Fat76.35%
Carbs18.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.25
Glycemic Load
0.82
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.2408694806306%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:125.67kcal
6.28%
Fat:11.36g
17.48%
Saturated Fat:1.63g
10.17%
Carbohydrates:6.04g
2.01%
Net Carbohydrates:3.92g
1.43%
Sugar:2.9g
3.22%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1174.8mg
51.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.87g
3.75%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.71%
Vitamin C:21.95mg
26.61%
Vitamin K:27.9µg
26.57%
Vitamin E:1.82mg
12.12%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.83%
Potassium:362.73mg
10.36%
Vitamin A:510.53IU
10.21%
Fiber:2.12g
8.48%
Folate:30.17µg
7.54%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.1%
Magnesium:27.78mg
6.95%
Copper:0.11mg
5.63%
Phosphorus:53.3mg
5.33%
Iron:0.91mg
5.06%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.04%
Calcium:38.99mg
3.9%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.04%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.03%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.98%
Selenium:0.73µg
1.05%
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